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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.67, 33,736.91 and 13,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.67, 33,736.91 and 13,837.08 is: 19,094.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.67 : 33,736.91 = 13,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.67/33,736.91 = 13,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.67x = 33,736.91 × 13,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.67x = 466,820,188.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,820,188.53/24,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,094.67

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